Specialist lending platform Proplend has appointed Jason Oakley (pictured) as their new chairman of the board.
Oakley has over 35 years of financial services experience, most recently as MD of Metro Bank and co-founder and CEO of Recognise Bank.
In addition, Oakley also founded Acorn to Oaks Financial Services Ltd in 2008, a whole of market advisory business based in the West Midlands.
Brian Bartaby, founder and CEO of Proplend, said: “We are totally commercial property focused and have concentrated on building a sustainable business. Jason’s experience and skill sets will be invaluable as we continue to grow.
“Jason is a very welcome addition to our small and entrepreneurial team.”
Proplend is a specialist commercial real estate debt and VAT lending platform.
Since their inception they have funded over £168m of loans across their technology platform, funding everything from traditional offices, industrial and retail through to marinas, religious buildings and even a vineyard.
Oakley added: “I am delighted to have joined the Proplend team, working closely with Brian.”
“They have done a splendid job getting to break even & I hope to support the business further scaling their loan book and capital base.”
